Fleshy hawthorn (Crataegus succulenta)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Crataegus succulenta is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Midges. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet, juicy and pulpy flesh, it is up to 17mm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Excellent for making jellies, it can also be dried for later use.; A small fruit with a sweet, juicy and pulpy flesh, it is up to 17mm in diameter.; Another report says that the fruit is large for a Crataegus species, it is about 35mm in diameter and is borne in small clusters.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, pastures and woodland edges, especially in dry or rocky soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)